RE: 400FTZ
>I know a few Nikon shooters...when they bitch about their gear, they >bitch about the flashes. They're the weak link in any camera system. > >The shoe on the 500 *is* overly delicate. I broke mine last night with >a fairly gentle flip of the bracket. It just fell right off in the >middle of the bouquet toss. I used to own the Nikon SB-25 which was a better designed flash than the AF500FTZ overall. The shoe of SB-25 was held by 4 screws, so if the shoe was broken, the plastic shoe could be replaced in minutes. I don't remember about the AF500FTZ as I checked it out once only. However, the reason I did not buy the AF500FTZ was that the shoe looked rather "thin" to me. If you compare the shoe sizes of Pentax and Nikon, you would notice that the Pentax one is smaller and thinner. I think this is a design flaw that was inherited from the past. regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 400FTZ
I'll take your silence to mean I'm ok -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of tom > Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 4:17 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: 400FTZ > > > OK, I'm running out the door...I'm assuming I just set this flash to > TTL Auto, ignore the ISO switch and go? If I want to zoom it I just > slide out the head? > > If there's anything weird about this flash I should know, > please call > me collect at 301-758-3085! > > Later. > > tv > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 400FTZ
-Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bill Owens > > > That's Tom "I don't use camera straps" VanVeen. > > The same Tom who, while without a strap, dropped his > MZ-S/43 Ltd on the > wooden steps of the cabin at Grandfather Mountain. :-) You forgot to mention the part where I didn't blink or think twice about it. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 400FTZ
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bill D. > > tom wrote: > > > It seems 4 AF500FTZ's isn't enough ... 2 are in the shop > > and I broke #3 last night ... > > Tom, have you cosidered procuring a sack of magnesium powder? > The way you go through equipment it could probably save you > a pile of dough! I swear this last failure wasn't my fault! > Of course, w/ your assistant's job > performance > ratios you might end up burning down your locations - ;^) Yesterday the couple was saying their vows, and I was in the middle of the aisle shooting. She was right behind me, trying to get her act together to take a shot, when she accidently discharged the flash. Of course, when you do something by accident you say "Shit!" out loud tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 400FTZ
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton > > tom, > > I'm curious about reliability of Pentax flash units. I have 3 > AF360FGZ's and one is in the shop waiting parts - > electronic problems. I have 4 500's. 3 have broken hot shoes, the 4th has a battery door that's taped shut. Now I have a 400 too. > > I had heard that the new units (AF360FGZ) were made by Sunpak. They > don't feel particularly sturdy - not as sturdy as the 500FTZ. They're all made by Sunpak. I don't think any camera maker makes their own flash units. > Tom, > what kind of failures are you experiencing? Physical breakdown, > electronic, etc? Broken shoes, fried boards, a couple of drops. The shoes seem to be extra delicate. > Are you happy with the sturdiness and > reliability of > the 500FTZ? Um, yes and no. They break a lot, but all the guys I talk to say *all* flash units are delicate. > > I've been eyeing the Quantum unit but is is very heavy to use on a > bracket (44 oz). Yeah, I think it's too heavy and expensiveI'm going to try a Metz next. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 400FTZ
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > In a message dated 7/6/2002 8:15:50 PM Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > I have never owned the AF500FTZ but checked it out once. > As far as built > > quality is concerned, top end Nikon flashes like SB-24, > 25, 26 were better > > built and the shoe was thicker and bigger. > > > > I don't think the Nikon SBs would work on my PZ-1, do you? They would, but only manually. ;) I know a few Nikon shooters...when they bitch about their gear, they bitch about the flashes. They're the weak link in any camera system. The shoe on the 500 *is* overly delicate. I broke mine last night with a fairly gentle flip of the bracket. It just fell right off in the middle of the bouquet toss. The bride gave me a funny look. "That wasn't supposed to happen, was it?" "Grr" tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax LX focus to infinity problem
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: Pentax LX focus to infinity problem > Okay, let's get this cleared up, as I am now confused. > > Looking at the camera from the front, with mirror locked up, on the right > is a small circular rubber bumper, correct? On the left in about the same > place in relation to where the mirror comes to rest in the 'down' > position is a small metal step, angled to the same orientation as the > mirror at rest, and on this step is a slightly smaller rectangular rubber > bumper, correct? Correct. William Robb > > Jeff, on the left, do you have the rubber bumper on top of the angled > 'step'? Or do you just have the step? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Enabled with a 500 FTZ
I love the AF500FTZ it's my fave flash, and $239 cad is a steal Now if it just had a modeling lamp. --- Cameron Hood <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > New to me, and in perfect shape, I think I got a > really good deal on it at > $239.00 Canadian. It certainly looks handsome on the > PZ1P with the 28-70 > 2.8, and I like the increased flash to lens distance > as opposed to the Metz > 40 MZ2. If it only had a secondary fill flash head > for bounce like the Metz, > it would be perfect. The Metz beats it just slightly > in Guide numbers, but I > like the look, feel, and function of the Pentax much > better. Less cumbersome > to set, easy to use, especially with flash > compensation on the camera body. > I also really like the built in slave; no more > fidgeting around for that > silly little peanut thing for the Metz. And the > tightening lever is a dream > for those of you who have got sore thumbs from > trying to unscrew a Metz that > has been tightened too much. All in all, nice flash. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. > To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. > Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at > http://pug.komkon.org . > __ Post your ad for free now! http://personals.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Giantism in the brotherhood?
Wendy, If I really offended you, I'll gladly apologise. Being Jewish, we commonly make jokes like this at circumcision ceremonies (Bris). Snakeskin and sheepskin don't make good jokes. Jeff - Original Message - From: "wendy beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 11:10 PM Subject: Re: Giantism in the brotherhood? > At 20:09 6-7-2002 -0400, you wrote: > >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: Re: Giantism in the brotherhood? > > > >Jeff. Moderately amusing. I think we are mostly adults here, but I should > >not repeat it for fear of offending some delicate types. > > > >PB > > Like myself. > Upon reading the missive, I fainted right away and had to be revived by a > generous dose of smelling salts. > > How rude! > WB > (a touch of the vapours, I suspect. Must loosen the corset...) > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax u/w gear
> Yes, Pål, for seriously adverse conditions, > Pentax is the leader. Oh, what an awful way to treat such a great lens... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Which MF camera for a second body
At 20:09 6-7-2002 -0400, you wrote: >Scott Nelson wrote: >I've been thinking about getting a second body for a while. Perusing Boz's >site, the two the jumped at me were the MX and KX, but I'm wondering if >there is another good (maybe a bit cheaper) alternative out there that will >meet my needs. Scott, You will only be truly happy with an MX. Trust me. Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Giantism in the brotherhood?
At 20:09 6-7-2002 -0400, you wrote: >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: Giantism in the brotherhood? > >Jeff. Moderately amusing. I think we are mostly adults here, but I should >not repeat it for fear of offending some delicate types. > >PB Like myself. Upon reading the missive, I fainted right away and had to be revived by a generous dose of smelling salts. How rude! WB (a touch of the vapours, I suspect. Must loosen the corset...) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Subject: A P&S question
In a message dated 7/6/2002 8:33:21 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Today's ISO 400 films are as good as the 100's of only a > few years ago and the some of the 800's are not far > behind. > I'd go so far as to say some of the 800s are as good as the 400s of just a few years ago. ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 400FTZ
In a message dated 7/6/2002 8:15:50 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I have never owned the AF500FTZ but checked it out once. As far as built > quality is concerned, top end Nikon flashes like SB-24, 25, 26 were better > built and the shoe was thicker and bigger. > I don't think the Nikon SBs would work on my PZ-1, do you? ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Subject: A P&S question
Steve - My advice to people having trouble with blurry pictures from a typical p&s is to use at least ISO 400 if not 800 film. The zoom lenses on those things need all the help they can get. Today's ISO 400 films are as good as the 100's of only a few years ago and the some of the 800's are not far behind. Think about the sunny 16 rule. In bright sunlight she's going to be struggling even with a fast film. I have an MI120 and keep it loaded with 800. See you later, gs -- > -- > > Date: Fri, 05 Jul 2002 12:08:53 -0400 > From: "Steve Desjardins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: A P&S question > > Greetings, > > A friend of mine just got a Pentax SL 150 P&S and she was not happy > with the results of her first roll > > > Steve > - - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Enabled with a 500 FTZ
That's the problem with the big glass; it negates the use of the onboard flash. I did try my lenses on the MZ-S, and it did not vignette even with the 24mm f2 and hood. We also tried the 28-70 2.8 and the 85 1.4, all with hoods, and no vignetting, at least at portrait distances. The PZ1-P, however, is a different story; it vignettes even with the hoods off. It even did it at the 28mm setting on the old 28-105 that was built for it. But thanks for your comments. Cameron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 400FTZ
>I had heard that the new units (AF360FGZ) were made by Sunpak. They >don't feel particularly sturdy - not as sturdy as the 500FTZ. Tom, >what kind of failures are you experiencing? Physical breakdown, >electronic, etc? Are you happy with the sturdiness and reliability of >the 500FTZ? I have never owned the AF500FTZ but checked it out once. As far as built quality is concerned, top end Nikon flashes like SB-24, 25, 26 were better built and the shoe was thicker and bigger. regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 400FTZ
In a message dated 7/6/2002 5:45:04 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I've heard that ALL Pentax flashes are made by Sunpak > I've heard the same, but my source was a Ritz Camera salesman. :-) I guess it wouldn't particularly bother me if true, since I have had excellent service from my two second-hand Sunpak flashes (and they've had tough use, and some abuse, from me.) ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: CLA
I have sent three ME Supers to Klaus Garcia and he has done a nice job on each of them, one even needed some repairs. He charged me $40. Klaus Garcia 543 Oxford Street #2 Chula Vista, CA 91911 [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Saturday 06 July 2002 01:04 am, Francis Alviar wrote: > Hello to all, > > Can someone recommend a shop or an individual > technician to do a CLA on an ME Super and an MX? I > live in the Irvine - Orange County area in California. > Thank you very much. > > > Francis M. Alviar > Irvine, CA -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FA*400mm f/5.6 testing (long) REPOST
On Friday 05 July 2002 06:01 am, David A. Mann wrote: > Hi all, > > Yesterday I got my slides back from the 400mm test I did, comparing > my Tokina SL 400/5.6 with my long-sought-after Pentax FA*400mm f/5.6. > > I've only just found time to go over the slides in detail. My > impressions follow :) I performed the "test" with a Z-1p on a tripod > (Manfrotto 055 with 029 head), both lenses manually focussed using > the body's focus indicator. I rested my hand on the lens to damp > vibration. > > I don't remember if I set the FA aperture manually or by using the > dial on the body (more about this below). Film was Fuji Provia 100F, > slides examined under a cheapish 10x loupe (Horizon brand). I might > look for a 10x (or greater) loupe with better contrast as this one > isn't too great. An SMC 20x would be nice :) Exposure was metered > off the grass and was set manually. > > My test-bed is a building at a nearby high school. Its an old brick > building which you can see a picture of at: > http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/temp/cbhs_small.jpg > There's a sports field in front of this building so I can get way > back for testing longer lenses. There's heaps of detail in there, > and I can check out low- and high-contrast sharpness/detail, > distortion, colour fringing and contrast all at once. > > My scanner is not too great at 35mm film so you'll have to read my > comments instead. > > At f/5.6 both lenses are soft. I think the Pentax has a slight edge, > but this looks like its due to higher contrast. Or its due to the > amount I paid for it relative to the Tokina. I want it to be sharper > :) > > At f/8 the Pentax improves a bit but is still a bit on the soft side. > Still a little better than the Tokina. > > At f/11 the picture completely changes. The Pentax becomes very > sharp while the Tokina doesn't change by much. I am at a loss to > explain why the Z-1p picks f/8 in MTF mode. F/11 is obviously the > "sweet spot" (unless my focus was slightly out). I've always had > strange "optimum" numbers out of that mode, so I'll just take them > with a grain of salt. > > The Tokina lens remains about the same right down to its smallest > aperture; f/22. In fact I was surprised by just how soft it looked > as I've had some pretty decent 6x8 prints from this lens handheld at > f/8. > > The Pentax lens retains its sharpness until f/32 where it softens > slightly. F/45 is a little softer than f/32. I presume this is due > to diffraction. It ends up looking pretty similar to f/8. The slow > shutter speed may have had an effect as well. At f/45 I would have > had a shutter speed around 1/8th or 1/4, which is just asking for > trouble. > > These photos were all taken near-infinity, BTW. I haven't done a lot > of closeups yet. The Pentax lens focusses down to 2m which is a > feature that really attracted me to it. The Tokina only goes to 4m > and I find I need an extension tube for tame "wild"-life... but that > screws up infinity :) > > One thing that really bugged me is that the Tokina and Pentax not > only have different colour renditions (Tokina is a bit warmer), but > there was a noticeable difference in exposure between the two lenses. > I'd hazard a guess of 1/3 stop or so. This is what makes me wonder > how I set the aperture of the Pentax lens; the auto-aperture setting > is known to be slightly inaccurate at times. Maybe the Pentax also > transmits a little more light due to SMC? My earlier comparison of > the 15mm Pentax-A vs 17mm Tokina SL was done on print film so I > wouldn't have noticed anything there. > > I found that the Pentax tripod shoe is infinitely superior to the > Tokina. Pentax's is quite substantially constructed and the foot > cannot be removed. You can rotate the lens around it, and it > "clicks" every 90 degrees. The Tokina has a small removable foot > which is attached with little knurled thumb-screws to the ring, which > doesn't "click" as you rotate. These screws come loose no matter how > hard you tighten them, which really frustrates me when using it on a > ballhead & monopod. I am tempted to put some shake-proof washers > under them. > > The Pentax shoe is located a bit further forward and is a bit taller > than the Tokina. This made a world of difference. With the Tokina > lens on the tripod, I could not detach or mount the body without > removing the grip strap (or releasing the lens with my third hand). > The plastic "base" of the grip strap interfered with the tripod head. > With the Pentax lens, I had no problem at all. > > Another distinct advantage of the Pentax lens is that it has auto > focus. Thats the other reason I bought it :) I will need to > practice my follow- focus because I had a lot of trouble keeping > flying gulls in the AF sensor. I'll have to get some Provia 400F for > the handheld stuff. > > Manual focus is smooth and there is not much resistance so I can > easily focus it with just a finger or two. This is good, IMO, as its
Re: OT: @Midwest
If anyone wants a LX that needs a CLA, I have one. I'd like to get 300 for it. Selling because I don't get use out of it. I use a K2 and 1 LX. No money for the second to get a CLA. Contact me offlist IL Bill Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > > Went in yesterday to see what's new. > Abdi says he needs to move the LX that he > has in inventory. $400. Needs CLA. > www.mpex.com > > * > KC8TKA > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Which MF camera for a second body
Scott Nelson wrote: > Here are my criteria: > 1.) Should be cheap > 2.) Must be tough > 3.) Must have manual film advance > 4.) Must be able to do long exposures (a few hours) without sucking > batteries > 5.) Must have DOF preview > 6.) No Full frame metering (K1000 et al) > 7.) Mirror lockup would be good > 8.) Fully mechanical shutter would be a bonus You could look at the K2. Shutter is electronic but 1/1000, 1/125 and B are mechanical. Everything else is satisfied, depending on your definition of "cheap". Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FA*400mm f/5.6 testing (long)
Joseph Tainter wrote: > Mail-archive.com (where I read PDML) has been off in la-la land > periodically for the past few days and didn't capture some messages - > apparently including the start of this thread. Could someone re-post this > assessment? I hope someone else is able to do this... I don't keep a "sent items" folder. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Giantism in the brotherhood?
Jeff. Moderately amusing. I think we are mostly adults here, but I should not repeat it for fear of offending some delicate types. PB - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Giantism in the 'hood
Cesar <> Stack those babies & stand on them - don't worry, they can take it - now you are 6' and no worries. PBH - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
AF200S Flash manual
I saw somewhere on the Web a free AF200s manual. Of couse now, that I need it I can't find it :=( Anybody has a link? Regards, Alex - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 400FTZ
I've heard that ALL Pentax flashes are made by Sunpak Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 6:14 PM Subject: Re: 400FTZ > tom, > > I'm curious about reliability of Pentax flash units. I have 3 > AF360FGZ's and one is in the shop waiting parts - electronic problems. > Previously, my wife had broken the foot off a AF330FTZ. My old > AF500FTZ never seemed to have any problems at all. > > I had heard that the new units (AF360FGZ) were made by Sunpak. They > don't feel particularly sturdy - not as sturdy as the 500FTZ. Tom, > what kind of failures are you experiencing? Physical breakdown, > electronic, etc? Are you happy with the sturdiness and reliability of > the 500FTZ? > > I've been eyeing the Quantum unit but is is very heavy to use on a > bracket (44 oz). > > Bruce > > > Saturday, July 06, 2002, 12:28:01 PM, you wrote: > > t> It seems 4 AF500FTZ's isn't enough...2 are in the shop and I broke #3 > t> last night. I had to find a 2nd unit for my job today and found a used > t> 400FTZ. > > t> Are there anything differences between the 400 and 500 I need to know > t> about, or can I just mount this thing and go? > > t> Thanks. > > t> tv > t> - > t> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > t> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > t> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! > Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Giantism in the brotherhood?
On Saturday 06 July 2002 17:02, Jeff wrote: > PS: Is Kmail cheaper than email? Yes. Frits J. Wüthrich (Sent with Kmail) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Enabled with a 500 FTZ
- Original Message - From: "Nick Wright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 4:29 PM Subject: Re: Enabled with a 500 FTZ > Not if he's using a 28-70/2.8, right? > > -- > Nick Wright How about if he uses it without the lens hood? Len --- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 400FTZ
tom, I'm curious about reliability of Pentax flash units. I have 3 AF360FGZ's and one is in the shop waiting parts - electronic problems. Previously, my wife had broken the foot off a AF330FTZ. My old AF500FTZ never seemed to have any problems at all. I had heard that the new units (AF360FGZ) were made by Sunpak. They don't feel particularly sturdy - not as sturdy as the 500FTZ. Tom, what kind of failures are you experiencing? Physical breakdown, electronic, etc? Are you happy with the sturdiness and reliability of the 500FTZ? I've been eyeing the Quantum unit but is is very heavy to use on a bracket (44 oz). Bruce Saturday, July 06, 2002, 12:28:01 PM, you wrote: t> It seems 4 AF500FTZ's isn't enough...2 are in the shop and I broke #3 t> last night. I had to find a 2nd unit for my job today and found a used t> 400FTZ. t> Are there anything differences between the 400 and 500 I need to know t> about, or can I just mount this thing and go? t> Thanks. t> tv t> - t> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, t> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to t> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Unlimited Long Distance only $29.95/ month! Sign Up Today! www.netzerolongdistance.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Enabled with a 500 FTZ
Not if he's using a 28-70/2.8, right? -- Nick Wright http://www.wrightfoto.com/ -- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: Enabled with a 500 FTZ >Date: Sat, Jul 6, 2002, 4:11 PM > > In a message dated 7/6/2002 1:12:03 PM Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >> If it only had a secondary fill flash head for bounce like the Metz, >> it would be perfect. > > But you're using it on a PZ-1p. The secondary fill flash is on the *camera*. > > ERNR > My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Enabled with a 500 FTZ
In a message dated 7/6/2002 1:12:03 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > If it only had a secondary fill flash head for bounce like the Metz, > it would be perfect. But you're using it on a PZ-1p. The secondary fill flash is on the *camera*. ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 400FTZ
That's Tom "I don't use camera straps" VanVeen. The same Tom who, while without a strap, dropped his MZ-S/43 Ltd on the wooden steps of the cabin at Grandfather Mountain. :-) Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Bill D. Casselberry" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 3:37 PM Subject: Re: 400FTZ > tom wrote: > > > It seems 4 AF500FTZ's isn't enough ... 2 are in the shop > > and I broke #3 last night ... > > Tom, have you cosidered procuring a sack of magnesium powder? > The way you go through equipment it could probably save you > a pile of dough! Of course, w/ your assistant's job performance > ratios you might end up burning down your locations - ;^) > > Bill > > - > Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast > > http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shipping to Italy
Flavio Minelli wrote: > I had deliveries from the USA from both business and privates. I believe > the customs will charge 10% as Duty in US imports and 20% VAT. 10% duties? Flavio, in which country do you live? :-) Maybe Rome customs add extra fees? Is this deregulation? > I never > had to send up documents to them as long as value and nature of the > delivery was declared on the box. No documents asked to the recipient? Are you sure it's Italy? :-) > Delivery time was around 1 week or so. At this point, I believe that different customs work different. I bought about 200 items from outside Europe during the last few years. I usually received goods either at Milan or Bologna customs, and be sure they work the way I wrote in my previous email. > He won't escape the taxes unless > you declared the item as a gift and the value is less then 100 Euro/$ or > so. The taxes will be paid to the postman Again, it's different over here. Usually, I have to send tax payment in advance (by money order) to the customs office, before they'll ship the box to me. From time to time (but that's quite uncommon) I'm asked to pay the postman. > delivering the item who, BTW, > has no responsibility for the actual acquisition of the item by the > recipient, he can leave it on the doormat or near the mailbox, if > there's nobody home and he feels like it. Unfortunately I have to confirm Flavio's statements here. Dario Bonazza http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 400FTZ
OK, I'm running out the door...I'm assuming I just set this flash to TTL Auto, ignore the ISO switch and go? If I want to zoom it I just slide out the head? If there's anything weird about this flash I should know, please call me collect at 301-758-3085! Later. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS items
I have a couple of Pentax items I don't use and thought maybe someone else could. These will go to ebay on Tuesday. 1. Pentax-M 50mm f1.7. Cosmetics 9+, glass 10 $40 2. Pentax AF400FTZ flash. Includes FWA adapter (for 24mm wide angle), Hot Shoe adapter F (in box) and a 5p cord. Purchased as New/Old stock about four years ago and used about a dozen times. Condition is near mint. $200/obo Will ship by USPS Priority insured. Buyer pays actual shipping cost. Prefer money order or Paypal. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Giantism in the brotherhood?
Actually one of my first memories of the Pentax 6x7 is the image of a middle aged japanese woman standing at the edge of a canal in Venice, with *2* cameras hanging from her neck. It could have been 1983 or so, I was a youngster then so maybe the woman wasn't tht old, but I'm sure she wasn't taller than an average japanese female and a couple of those beasts should have been quite heavy... Ciao, Flavio - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shipping to Italy
Dario Bonazza 2 wrote: > > Hi Jim, > > First of all, Simone is a male name in Italy. Female version is Simona. > > This said, you have to expect 15 to 30 days to deliver, including about 15 > days at the customs, since they'll ask him (by very snail mail!) to send > documents proofing nature and value of shipped item: invoice, order form, > email, etc. > Then Simone will have to pay 20% VAT, 4% customs duties and a few more extra > bucks for final delivery. > That's bad, but this is the qìeway things are in Italy, in spite of European > Community and the Euro. Customs laws and duties are the same they were > decades ago. > > ... Jim, I had deliveries from the USA from both business and privates. I believe the customs will charge 10% as Duty in US imports and 20% VAT. I never had to send up documents to them as long as value and nature of the delivery was declared on the box. Delivery time was around 1 week or so. He won't escape the taxes unless you declared the item as a gift and the value is less then 100 Euro/$ or so. The taxes will be paid to the postman delivering the item who, BTW, has no responsibility for the actual acquisition of the item by the recipient, he can leave it on the doormat or near the mailbox, if there's nobody home and he feels like it. Ciao, Flavio - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 400FTZ
tom wrote: > It seems 4 AF500FTZ's isn't enough ... 2 are in the shop > and I broke #3 last night ... Tom, have you cosidered procuring a sack of magnesium powder? The way you go through equipment it could probably save you a pile of dough! Of course, w/ your assistant's job performance ratios you might end up burning down your locations - ;^) Bill - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
400FTZ
It seems 4 AF500FTZ's isn't enough...2 are in the shop and I broke #3 last night. I had to find a 2nd unit for my job today and found a used 400FTZ. Are there anything differences between the 400 and 500 I need to know about, or can I just mount this thing and go? Thanks. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax u/w gear
Yes, Pål, for seriously adverse conditions, Pentax is the leader. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1364897320 :) * KC8TKA - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: @Midwest
Went in yesterday to see what's new. Abdi says he needs to move the LX that he has in inventory. $400. Needs CLA. www.mpex.com * KC8TKA - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: Scanning Service & creative marketing
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1364883828 A novel approach. * KC8TKA - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: odd
Not too many cameras have an adjustable diopter correction, but most of them can accomodate a slip-on or screw-on type. Jeff - Original Message - From: "David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 06, 2002 6:29 AM Subject: odd > I decided Saturday to use my sp500 for some ir > work,as it had been sitting in my bag unused > since Xmas.I drove out to a cemetery and put > the camer up to my eye and bingo,i could not > get it to look focused using my glasses.If i > slid them up on my forehead,i could focus . > I switched lenses around bothe sp500 and s3 > bodies and i can focus any of my manual focus > lenses on the s3 with or with out glasses but > not the sp500 > I have not used the camera since getting the > new prescription in January. > Any ideas,is there a built in type of diopter > in the older models i'm unaware off. > Very perplexed on this on. > > Dave > > > Pentax User > Stouffville Ontario Canada > http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ > http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses > Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
'World Illustrated' and 'Hotshoe International'
Hi, the other day I picked up the 1st issue of a new magazine which may be of interest to some people. "World Illustrated", subtitled "Our world in photographs" covers the broad spectrum of photojournalism and refers back to Picture Post and Life. It's quite small - slightly smaller than National Geographic. Worth having a look at. The features in the June issue are: Ethnic portraits by Anwar Hussain Classic photos from the Kobal Collection A superb reportage portfolio by Tim Allen, a young British photojournalist Britain in coronation year, 1952. A portfolio by Justin Sutclifee, a young British photojournalist who's done a lot of work in the USA. An essay on the Beltane fires in Edinburgh by Paul Seftel A portfolio of sports shots from the Allsports agency The publisher's websites: www.photoshot.com www.johnstonimaging.com www.postcodepictures.com The same publisher has also revived "Hotshoe" in the same small format as "World Illustrated". This concentrates on contemporary photography. Some very good stuff in there too, including the Nikon Press Awards, a portfolio about Beaches, some of Alison Jackson's great photos, which are paparazzo-style set-ups using celebrity look-alikes, and a lot of fun. Book, exhibition and product reviews, articles etc. Cheers, Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
odd
I decided Saturday to use my sp500 for some ir work,as it had been sitting in my bag unused since Xmas.I drove out to a cemetery and put the camer up to my eye and bingo,i could not get it to look focused using my glasses.If i slid them up on my forehead,i could focus . I switched lenses around bothe sp500 and s3 bodies and i can focus any of my manual focus lenses on the s3 with or with out glasses but not the sp500 I have not used the camera since getting the new prescription in January. Any ideas,is there a built in type of diopter in the older models i'm unaware off. Very perplexed on this on. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
